antilynching

lynch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [linch]
- /lɪntʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [linch]
- /lɪntʃ/

Definitions of antilynching word

adjective antilynching opposed to lynching, acting against lynching 3
verb with object antilynching to put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority. 1
adjective antilynching Opposed to the practice of lynching. 0
adjective antilynching (law) Prohibiting the practice of lynching. 0

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Origin of antilynching

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35, Americanism; v. use of lynch in lynch law

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Parts of speech for Antilynching

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Antilynching

antilynching popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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